Financial Controller

This is a full-time office-based role in Blackburn, East Lancashire. You must meet all the 'essential criteria' for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview: Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a national group of companies based in East Lancashire, who have business interests in several sectors including healthcare, property management, education, and maintenance. This group is in a period of high growth and has a successful track record spanning many years in the sectors they operate. There is a requirement to appoint a finance lead and no.1, with the successful applicant managing the finance department, taking responsibility for the production of month-end accounting, group consolidation, and year-end accounts. The position shall also enhance process and procedure, adding value across each of the business units.

Your new role as Group Financial Controller: As Financial Controller, you shall enjoy a varied role which offers many technical and commercial accounting duties. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you shall enhance process and develop the team to establish timely and accurate monthly/yearly accounting. With the ability to formulate a strategic and long-term business plan, you shall spearhead change whilst ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.

Main Role Duties:

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with senior management to ensure financial targets are met.
• Financial Strategy: Contribute to the development of financial strategies to support the growth and operational efficiency of the company.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements. Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure a smooth process.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the group's cash flow, ensuring funds are available for operations and investments.
• Team Leadership: Manage a small team within the finance department, ensuring efficient and effective performance.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply: To be considered, you shall be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with strong technical skills and a proven track record of adding value in a leadership role. You shall have team supervision experience and be seeking a varied role which offers the opportunity to add value at a senior level. Technically strong, you will be able to demonstrate strong Excel skills being competent in the use of VLOOKUP's and pivot tables. With excellent attention to detail, a proven ability to work under pressure, and with experience of working with extremely confidential and highly sensitive information, you shall be proficient at developing strong working relationships across an organisation.

Salary and reward on offer: This is a diverse role which provides excellent business visibility, giving the opportunity to gain a high profile within the business. You will receive a competitive salary and holiday entitlement and gain the opportunity for growth and progression in your role as the business continues to expand. A full-time position, you shall be exposed to the business planning process and be supported by a strong senior leadership team who can offer the development and sector expertise to assist your future as a leader in finance.